What is a Gas Card?

The price of gasoline has been rampantly increasing and many people couldn't catch up to its recent price hikes. It's understandable that many would complain and some would do nothing about it, instead they just accept it for how much it is and pay the price. But for sure at the back of all their minds they are wondering how one could save money in terms of gasoline price. In come major credit card companies such as MasterCard, Visa and Discover to help many people save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars a year on gas.

A gas card is like a usual credit card that when you use this in paying for your gas you receive a rebate from the credit card company. This allows credit card holders to accumulate points and be able to convert it to cash, gift cards and the likes through the accumulated rebates they receive.

There are a few main kinds of gas cards from which consumers can choose from including: General Gas Cards, Business Gas Cards and Gas Card for Students. The general gas card is the most popular one it is intended for the use of the common individual. This is being offered by Discover® Open Road (SM) Card, Citi CashReturns (SM) Card, and Chase BP Visa® Rewards Card. The second one is the business gas card; this is intended for business use. It can help your business save lots of money when purchasing gas. Getting cash back is one of the many rewards that you receive when using this type of card. This card is made available by the following credit cards: Advanta Platinum Business Card with Rewards, SimplyCash® Business Card from American Express, The Chase Business Rebate Card. The last one is the gas card for students, this requires minimal requirements as to consider that it is students that are being dealt with, and it is offered to college and high school students. This is a good opportunity for students to establish a good credit history as well as save money on their gas. It is offered through the following: Discover® Open Road (SM) Card for Students, Discover® Student Card - Clear and Citi® Driver's Edge® Card for College Students.

There are 2 types of gas cards according to the issuer; one is the card that is being issued by the gas station or the fuelling company itself. You may use the card anywhere within the fuelling company or the gas station that issues the card. These cards may still hold any of the 3 logos of the major company. The second type of card is the one that is being issued by the credit card company it could either be from Capital One, Chase Perfect Card, BP Visa and Discover. The card that is being issued by these credit card companies may be used at any gas station. You may use it from one gas station to another; this offers you great freedom and convenience, especially when traveling.

Discover® Business Card
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Discover® Business Card
Issuer:Discover
Category:Business
Status:Standard
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers
Gas Rebates
Earn a full 5% on the first $2,000 in office supply purchases and a full 2% on the first $2,000 in gas purchases (through the Cashback Bonus® reward program). Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores. Earn up to double

Discover® Business Miles Card
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Discover® Business Miles Card
Issuer:Discover
Category:Business
Status:Standard
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers

The Kiva BusinessCard
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The Kiva BusinessCard
Issuer:Advanta
Category:Business
Status:Standard
Type:MasterCard
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Balance Transfers
Gas Rebates
Cardholders will earn bonus rebates in their choice of one of the following categories: "gasoline and diesel fuel", "computer equipment and office supplies", "online advertising" and "utilities and telecommunications," and "charitable and social services

Discover® More(SM) Card
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Discover® More(SM) Card
Issuer:Discover
Category:Reward - Cash
Status:Platinum
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers
Gas Rebates
Earn a 5% Cashback Bonus® for purchases in categories like travel, home, gas, restaurants, movies, and more. Earn up to 1% Cashback Bonus® on all other purchases automatically.

Discover® More(SM)  Card - Sealife Collection
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Discover® More(SM) Card - Sealife Collection
Issuer:Discover
Category:Reward - Cash
Status:Platinum
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers
Gas Rebates
Cardholders earn a 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories like travel, home, gas, restaurants, movies, and more. Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores. Earn up to double Cashback Bonus® at participating Discover Card

Discover® Open Road(SM) Card
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Discover® Open Road(SM) Card
Issuer:Discover
Category:Reward - Gas
Status:Platinum
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers
Gas Rebates
Earn a full 5% rebate for up to $1,200 in gas and auto maintenance purchases; 0.25% for over $1,200 up to $1,500; 0.5% for over $1,500 up to $3,000; and 1% for over $3,000. Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores. Earn up to doub

Discover® More(SM)  Card- American Flag
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Discover® More(SM) Card- American Flag
Issuer:Discover
Category:Reward - Cash
Status:Platinum
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers
Gas Rebates
Cardholders earn a 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories like travel, home, gas, restaurants, movies, and more. Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores. Earn up to double Cashback Bonus® at participating Discov

Discover® More(SM)  Card - Wildlife Collection
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Discover® More(SM) Card - Wildlife Collection
Issuer:Discover
Category:Reward - Cash
Status:Platinum
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers
Gas Rebates
Cardholders earn a 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories like travel, home, gas, restaurants, movies, and more. Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores. Earn up to double Cashback Bonus® at participating Discov

Discover® More(SM)  Card - Clear
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Discover® More(SM) Card - Clear
Issuer:Discover
Category:Reward - Cash
Status:Platinum
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers
Gas Rebates
Cardholders earn a 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories like travel, home, gas, restaurants, movies, and more. Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores. Earn up to double Cashback Bonus® at participating Discov

Discover® More(SM)  Card - Monogram
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Discover® More(SM) Card - Monogram
Issuer:Discover
Category:Reward - Cash
Status:Platinum
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers
Gas Rebates
Cardholders earn a 5% Cashback Bonus in categories like travel, home, gas, restaurants, movies, and more. Earn up to a 1% Cashback Bonus® on all other purchases automatically.

HSBC Weekend Card®
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HSBC Weekend Card®
Issuer:HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A.
Category:Reward - Cash
Status:Platinum
Type:MasterCard
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers
Gas Rebates
Earn a 2% cash back rebate on purchases made on Saturdays and Sundays; earn a 1% cash back rebate on purchases made during the week.

HSBC Platinum MasterCard® with Cash Back Rewards
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HSBC Platinum MasterCard® with Cash Back Rewards
Issuer:HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A.
Category:Reward - Cash
Status:Platinum
Type:MasterCard
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases, Balance Transfers

Discover® Student  Card - Tropical Beach
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Discover® Student Card - Tropical Beach
Issuer:Discover
Category:Student
Status:Standard
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases
Gas Rebates
Earn a 5% Cashback Bonus® in popular categories that change four times a year like travel, gas, restaurants, movies, and more. Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores. Earn up to double Cashback Bonus® at partici

Discover® Student Card - Monogram Collection
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Discover® Student Card - Monogram Collection
Issuer:Discover
Category:Student
Status:Standard
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases
Gas Rebates
Earn a 5% Cashback Bonus® in popular categories that change four times a year like travel, gas, restaurants, movies, and more. Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores. Earn up to double Cashback Bonus® at part

Discover® Student Card - Clear
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Discover® Student Card - Clear
Issuer:Discover
Category:Student
Status:Standard
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases
Gas Rebates
Earn a 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories that change four times a year like travel, gas, restaurants, movies and more. Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores. Earn up to double Cashback Bonus® at participa

Discover® Open Road(SM) Card for Students
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Discover® Open Road(SM) Card for Students
Issuer:Discover
Category:Student
Status:Standard
Type:Discover
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases
Gas Rebates
Earn a full 5% rebate for up to $1,200 in gas and auto maintenance purchases; 0.25% for over $1,200 up to $1,500; 0.5% for over $1,500 up to $3,000; and 1% for over $3,000. Earn a 0.25% rebate at select warehouse clubs and discount stores.

Blue Cash® from American Express
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Blue Cash® from American Express
Issuer:American Express
Category:Reward - Cash
Status:Standard
Type:American Express
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases
Gas Rebates
General purchases earn up to a 1.5% rebate; "Everyday Purchases" made at drugstores, gas stations, and supermarkets earn up to a 5% rebate.

TrueEarnings® Card from Costco and American Express
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TrueEarnings® Card from Costco and American Express
Issuer:American Express
Category:Reward - Cash
Status:Standard
Type:American Express
Introductory Rate:0
Applied to:Purchases
Gas Rebates
Earn a 3% rebate for gasoline purchases; earn a 3% rebate for restaurant purchases; earn a 2% rebate for travel purchases; and 1% rebate on all other purchases including Costco.

Union Plus MasterCard®
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Union Plus MasterCard®
Issuer:HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A.
Category:Reward - Other
Status:Standard
Type:MasterCard
Introductory Rate:1.99
Applied to:Purchases